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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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